View Poll Results: Should five7kid remain as a Carburetor forum moderator?
Carbs are like riding a bike, you never forget how.
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Keep him on for awhile, until his memory goes.
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As soon as the last carb is unbolted, we need a new mod.
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Ban the fink right now!
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Decide the Mod's fate
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Decide the Mod's fate
I'm steadily and somewhat quickly losing my carb-ness. 3 years ago we sold our '84 conversion van with q-jet 350. Soon after I purchased Berlinetta #2 with LG4, but the carb'd engine was pulled out in early '08 and now has an LS1 (keeping EFI). Berlinetta #1 will start getting its own LS1/4L60E as soon as Berlinetta #2 has an exhaust system installed next month and is declared road-worthy (#1 is also keeping EFI). The '57 with 396 E85 Holley will be getting a LQ4/4L80E on steroids after the season and after Berlinetta #1 is back on the road, whichever comes last (keeping EFI).
After that, my "fleet" will be carb-less.
So, you decide my fate.
After that, my "fleet" will be carb-less.
So, you decide my fate.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
come on now. unless this is something that you WANT then stay here. but i have been a mod before on another board and i to switched. i know what your talking about.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Lack of carb vehicle doesn't stop you from being knowledgeable on the topic. If you'd rather not bother modding anymore, that's cool, but nobody's going to hold your current fuel system against you.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Just create a Quadrajet/Emissions only section that he can mod, there would only be one post tho, something like:
"I pitty the fool who remove his Quadrajet, you can't get no better, it's self adjusting!"
"Don't even ask me about another carb, if you do I will refer you to the above statement"
"Don't mess with your Emission stuff, it is Illegal and you will blow up!"
Just an Idea
"I pitty the fool who remove his Quadrajet, you can't get no better, it's self adjusting!"
"Don't even ask me about another carb, if you do I will refer you to the above statement"
"Don't mess with your Emission stuff, it is Illegal and you will blow up!"
Just an Idea
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Thanks, Flame, perhaps that can be my last post. . .
The "real" job of a moderator is to enforce Board rules. The tech part is gravy. It's a little easier to read all the posts, though, if you're interested in the general topic.
I try to treat people as I would like to be treated (don't always succeed, I'm afraid), and provide advice that would be useful to me if I was asking the question (can't always be done).
I have to say, though, that the majority of the stuff I know came from TGO. My goal is to pay it forward.
So, if you grow weary of my "keep the CC q-jet" advice, take it for what it's worth (and, if I told you that, you either were considering an Edelbrock Performer carb, or don't have a manual transmission ). And, remember, I also run a Holley, and haven't told everyone to toss their Edelbrock . . .
The "real" job of a moderator is to enforce Board rules. The tech part is gravy. It's a little easier to read all the posts, though, if you're interested in the general topic.
I try to treat people as I would like to be treated (don't always succeed, I'm afraid), and provide advice that would be useful to me if I was asking the question (can't always be done).
I have to say, though, that the majority of the stuff I know came from TGO. My goal is to pay it forward.
So, if you grow weary of my "keep the CC q-jet" advice, take it for what it's worth (and, if I told you that, you either were considering an Edelbrock Performer carb, or don't have a manual transmission ). And, remember, I also run a Holley, and haven't told everyone to toss their Edelbrock . . .
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
It's all in good spirit my man, I actually agree with alot of what you say.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
oh yes the famed babysitting the forum people. been there done that. you wouldnt think grown people would get into it on a board even over caps. whew. it was fun though.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Isn't modding more of a babysitting job than anything else? There are lots of knowledgeable carb guys here, but I doubt most would really be able to properly look after their 'assigned section'.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
As for babysitting.....ALL MEMBERS should be keeping an eye out for the Bad Apples out there!!!!!
I do hope that IF you give up your status as Mod, that you will stay as a Very active member of TGO!!!!!!!!
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Well, I also moderate the Engine Swap and Tech General Engine forums, so I'll remain a mod one way or another.
Just letting you know beforehand what's coming down the road - my "hands-on" days with carbs are numbered.
Oh, I just sold a Holley 750 DP today as well.
Just letting you know beforehand what's coming down the road - my "hands-on" days with carbs are numbered.
Oh, I just sold a Holley 750 DP today as well.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Oh gee thanks Five7 I was looking at one last night and I prolly should have bought yours :P. But anywho I agree that it's up to you if you want to stay or go. Carb tuning is a dieing art that I am trying to learn.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Hey five7...
I think you should stay on the carb forum as long as you can. We need all the quadra-savvy guys we can get on TGO. And personally I like seeing early third gens with their original equipment, including their stock carbs.
Long live the quadrapuke/quadrajunk/quadraflush/quadrabog/quadrapuff/quadrahuff/quadrajuice!!!
AHahahahah!!! Phoenix, that is SO true about 5.7!! LOL!
I think you should stay on the carb forum as long as you can. We need all the quadra-savvy guys we can get on TGO. And personally I like seeing early third gens with their original equipment, including their stock carbs.
Long live the quadrapuke/quadrajunk/quadraflush/quadrabog/quadrapuff/quadrahuff/quadrajuice!!!
Just create a Quadrajet/Emissions only section that he can mod, there would only be one post tho, something like:
"I pitty the fool who remove his Quadrajet, you can't get no better, it's self adjusting!"
"Don't even ask me about another carb, if you do I will refer you to the above statement"
"Don't mess with your Emission stuff, it is Illegal and you will blow up!"
Just an Idea
"I pitty the fool who remove his Quadrajet, you can't get no better, it's self adjusting!"
"Don't even ask me about another carb, if you do I will refer you to the above statement"
"Don't mess with your Emission stuff, it is Illegal and you will blow up!"
Just an Idea
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
five7.... you have been here forever to me. We have lost most of the "old timers" to where?... no one knows. Jester, RB, Vader... no more I say!
So with that known you say....
So what! You still have knowledge on them correct? Or will that be forgotten now that you are Mr. LSx?
K... I vote you get back to work!
So with that known you say....
So what! You still have knowledge on them correct? Or will that be forgotten now that you are Mr. LSx?
K... I vote you get back to work!
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
I haven't been a member for long at all, but from what I've seen, you're a very knowledgeable, friendly person.
So, my vote was: "Carbs are like riding a bike, you never forget how. "
So, my vote was: "Carbs are like riding a bike, you never forget how. "
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
i completely understand the lsx conversion. i too have seen the light. however, your presence here is still highly needed. please continue to smite the would-be !CCC'ers out there amongst us. teach them the way of the bionic Quadrajet.
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Kid...I appreciate your personna and your humor on the board. If you choose to stay in carbs I may be seeking your assistance. Do what makes you happy dude.
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Oh, I'm happy enough. Just want to keep the masses happy...
Just so you know, I no longer have a carb'd vehicle to drive. The 396 is broken (and I'm not going to spend LQ4 money to fix it), and the ZZ4 is a chain and a hoist away from coming out (and funds from selling off the pieces will be used to finance the install of the LS1/4L60E). So, I won't be able to go out to the parking lot or garage to see how something is set up/wired/etc.
Just so you know, I no longer have a carb'd vehicle to drive. The 396 is broken (and I'm not going to spend LQ4 money to fix it), and the ZZ4 is a chain and a hoist away from coming out (and funds from selling off the pieces will be used to finance the install of the LS1/4L60E). So, I won't be able to go out to the parking lot or garage to see how something is set up/wired/etc.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Oh, I'm happy enough. Just want to keep the masses happy...
Just so you know, I no longer have a carb'd vehicle to drive. The 396 is broken (and I'm not going to spend LQ4 money to fix it), and the ZZ4 is a chain and a hoist away from coming out (and funds from selling off the pieces will be used to finance the install of the LS1/4L60E). So, I won't be able to go out to the parking lot or garage to see how something is set up/wired/etc.
Just so you know, I no longer have a carb'd vehicle to drive. The 396 is broken (and I'm not going to spend LQ4 money to fix it), and the ZZ4 is a chain and a hoist away from coming out (and funds from selling off the pieces will be used to finance the install of the LS1/4L60E). So, I won't be able to go out to the parking lot or garage to see how something is set up/wired/etc.
Funny, I mod the EFI forum and my car is carbed, and my truck is diesel.
Though I grab an EFI setup when a user bails in the for sale forum.
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Well, I still say, "Stick with what you've got." Meaning if you have TPI, improve the TPI. If you have carb, improve the carb.
Of course, in this case, they are engine swaps, and I'm sticking with what the engines have.
Oh, I drove the turbo diesel truck to work today.
Of course, in this case, they are engine swaps, and I'm sticking with what the engines have.
Oh, I drove the turbo diesel truck to work today.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Edelbrock sells a Carbed LS1 Intake complete with ignition control module adapter. CCC Qjet on top of a LS1? I'm just saying.
On a more serious side, you've helped me alot with many of my carb issues Five7, so if you go, I for one will miss you.
On a more serious side, you've helped me alot with many of my carb issues Five7, so if you go, I for one will miss you.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
I just picked up on this thread yesterday. I, too, am being claimed by the EFI reality. I still own 4 carbeurated vehicles and and at times frustrated trying to get them to run properly. Since I subscribed to TGO several years ago, life has become easier. Whenever I have had carb questions I came here, to the carb boards. More often than not I followed threads that ended with your sage advice and observations. You, sir, have a wealth of knowlege, and I am sure that many will agree. Whatever you decide, Godspeed, and Thank You! Randy
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Well, I'll stick around, at least for the time being.
If nothing else, I've got some carb parts to sell off. . .
If nothing else, I've got some carb parts to sell off. . .
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Just caught this. I've been a Q-jet man (CC & non) ever since my first experience with a Holley back in 1980. I share your convictions five7. I too have a couple of carbed, and a couple of injected cars. Properly tuned the Q-jets are unbeatable in the carb world, but the newer efi (02 Firehawk & 06 GTO) is pretty awesome. Your input and moderating here has been greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you have contributed, and all you will bring in the future of TGO.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
...but nascar uses carburetors!
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
Mod's fate? Hmmmm....tar and feathers!!
EDIT: You know what I voted for anyways....
Seriously, do what you want to 5-7....but you've helped a lot of people on this board for like....ever.
EDIT: You know what I voted for anyways....
Seriously, do what you want to 5-7....but you've helped a lot of people on this board for like....ever.
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Re: Decide the Mod's fate
So five7kid, which side of the fence are you on now? As you can see, many of us would like for you to stay as mod!
So will you???
So will you???
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I'll stick around. I don't currently have a carb'd vehicle - closest I can come is the lawn mower. I'll just try to keep my mouth shut if I'm not sure of something.
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